Applications are now open for the UNESCO Poland Fellowship Program 2025, a fully funded cultural exchange program for international students. This prestigious opportunity does not require IELTS/TOEFL or a minimum CGPA, making it accessible to a wide range of candidates. Eligible applicants must hold an undergraduate degree and be from Africa, Arab States, Asia & the Pacific, or Latin America & the Caribbean.
Summary of Key Highlights:
- Fully funded program covering all expenses
- No IELTS/TOEFL or CGPA requirement
- 30 fellowship slots available
- Monthly stipend (2200 PLN) for living costs
- Round-trip airfare provided
- Health insurance included
- Cultural and historical tours in Poland
- Open to applicants under 35 years old
- Focus on Science, Technology, and Engineering fields
UNESCO Poland Fellowship 2025 Program Details
- Offered by: UNESCO
- Number of Awards: 30
- Fellowship Coverage: Fully Funded
- Eligible Nationalities: All (from listed developing countries)
- Host Country: Poland
- Application Deadline: May 12, 2025
Financial Benefits
The UNESCO Poland Fellowship 2025 provides comprehensive financial support, including:
- Monthly allowance of 2200 PLN (covering accommodation, meals, and personal expenses)
- One-time special allowance of $120 USD upon arrival
- Round-trip airfare from home country to Poland
- Health insurance for the duration of the program
- Cultural and historical tours
Eligibility Criteria
- Maximum age: 35 years
- Proficiency in English (no formal test required)
- Must have completed a 4-year undergraduate degree
- Applicants must be from one of the eligible developing countries listed
Available Study Fields
The fellowship focuses on capacity-building in Science, Technology, and Engineering, with disciplines including:
- Automation, Electronic, and Electrical Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Earth and Environmental Sciences
- Environmental Engineering, Mining, and Energy
- Mechanical Engineering
- Sociological Sciences
List of Eligible Countries
Africa: Angola, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, The Comoros, The Seychelles, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia
Arab States: Bahrain, Iraq
Asia & Pacific: Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Fiji, Independent State of Samoa, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Nauru, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of Kiribati, Republic of Maldives, Tajikistan, Thailand, The Solomon Islands, Tonga, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Viet Nam
Latin America & Caribbean: Barbados, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Haiti, Jamaica, Mexico, Peru, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, The Bahamas
Application Deadline
The last date to submit applications is May 12, 2025.
How to Apply? Guidance for Candidates
Before you start your application, please check Annex II (List of Invited Member States) and Annex III to make sure your country (nationality) is eligible for your intended project/field of research.
Step 1:
Read carefully Annex I (Terms and Conditions) and Annex IV (List of fields of research/project titles as determined by the Polish authorities) for the 2025 edition of UNESCO/Poland Co-Sponsored Fellowships in Engineering) to understand the requirements for eligible candidatures and the procedures for application submission.
Step 2:
Contact the National Commission for UNESCO of your country to enquire the application procedures at national level. Click here for the contact information of the National Commissions for UNESCO.
Step 3:
Prepare your application, including the following supporting documents to the National Commissions of your country of Origin as mentioned in the Annex II:
- UNESCO fellowships application form, All 4 pages duly completed in English using capital letter (illegible documents will be eliminated from the evaluation procedure, and hand writing form must be written in capital letters only);
- A copy of the applicant’s passport
- A copy of the identity photo of the applicant;
- Certified copies (in English) of Bachelor’s, Master’s Degree or PhD degree obtained (with Apostille or authorised by competent authority); For countries that do not recognize the Apostille: legalization the above documents in the country of issue is required.
- A UNESCO certificate of language knowledge, duly completed by a relevant authority, if the mother tongue of the candidate is not English.
- Two letters of recommendation from people familiar with the candidate’s work, confirming their qualifications (dated 2025 year).
Step 4:
Submit your application with all the supporting documents mentioned above to the National Commission for UNESCO of your country.
NOTE: As National Commissions for UNESCO of the invited countries will select and transmit the applications of nominated candidates to UNESCO Paris Headquarter by 12 May 2025 at the latest, applicants are advised to submit their application to the National Commissions as early as possible.
Step 5:
As soon as you are informed by the National Commission for UNESCO of your country that you are endorsed and nominated as a candidate for this programme, you should submit your application by email to to agh.poland@unesco.org (with uniune25@agh.edu.pl and Fellowships.Engineering@unesco.pl in copy) and then complete and submit the online information sheet this link.
Note: Only applications endorsed by the National Commission will be accepted by UNESCO. It is mandatory for each endorsed candidate to submit his/er information sheet by Monday 12 May 2025, Midnight Paris time at the latest.
Submission and Selection of Candidates
Due to the intergovernmental character of UNESCO, individual applications will not be accepted by UNESCO. Only applications endorsed by the National Commissions for UNESCO will be considered. Applicants should submit their application documents through the National Commissions.
The National Commission of invited Member States will select qualified candidates and transmit to UNESCO the Letters of Endorsement and all the application documents of the nominated candidates, by e-mail to agh.poland@unesco.org (with uniune25@agh.edu.pl and Fellowships.Engineering@unesco.pl in copy) by Monday 12 May 2025, Midnight Paris time at the latest. Candidatures with incomplete applications, or submitted after this deadline won’t be considered.
The selection of fellowship recipients will be made and decided by the concerned Polish authorities, taking into consideration gender equality and diversity. The National Commissions for UNESCO of the selected fellows will be duly informed by UNESCO.
Don’t miss this fully funded international fellowship opportunity to study in Poland under UNESCO’s prestigious cultural exchange program!
